Newsletter 3/3/2026

ANNOUNCEMENTS

General PTA Meeting | Monday, March 9 at 7 pm
*NEW*

The next PTA General Meeting will be held in the school library (or via Zoom) on Monday, March 9. All community members are invited to join! Check out the Meeting Agenda to see what will be discussed this month and get access to the meeting via Zoom.

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BCS Outdoor Spaces Feedback Session | Monday, March 16 at 6:30 pm
*NEW*

Beverly Cleary's outdoor spaces should provide year-round opportunities for children, families, and community members to play, gather, and learn! The PTA Outdoor Spaces Committee has a new proposal for improvements, and we need YOUR input.

• How do you see your family benefitting from outdoor spaces at BCS?
• What are you excited about?
• What concerns do you have?
• How will this project align with seismic improvements?

Parents, please join us for free pizza, a proposal demonstration, and a feedback discussion about BCS Outdoor Spaces! Monday, March 16th at 6:30 pm in the BCS Cafeteria. 

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Oregon Adventure Trips Summer 2026

Join experienced elementary teachers Ms. Walters and Ms. Nelson for fun, educational summer “field trips” exploring Portland’s unique landmarks and hidden gems while building friendships and confidence along the way.

Camps run July 6–10 and July 20–24, meeting daily at 9:00 am at the Beverly Cleary playground and returning to school at 3:00 pm.

Best for incoming 3rd–8th graders - we’ll be walking and adventuring most of the day (with snack breaks included). Come explore Portland with us this summer!

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Ecuador Summer Trip 2026

Current 7th and 8th Graders - interested in the gift of travel? We've got openings for an epic nine-day trip to Ecuador this summer. Email Profe Herbage (jherbage@pps.net) or Susan Nelson (sunelson@pps.net) if you're interested in going to the Amazon Rainforest, Andes Mountains, rafting, haggling for handicrafts in an indigenous market, and tasting organic chocolate at a chocolate factory.

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